MCL Becomes 1st Company to Reach 200 MT Coal Production in a Year

Bhubaneswar: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) operating in Odisha set a new benchmark by becoming the first ever company to achieve 200 million tonne (MT) coal production in a financial year.

MCL is involved in mining operations in Angul, Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts of Odisha. The company crossed 200 MT mark on Saturday night.

Uday Anant Kaole, Chairman-cum Managing Director, congratulated every member of MCL family and associated agencies on the occasion and said, “It gives me immense pleasure to share the news of this extraordinary milestone of 200 million tonnes in coal production. This is not just a number, but a symbol of our commitment, hard work, and perseverance.”

MCL had earlier crossed 100 MT mark in coal production in the financial year 2009-10, while 150 MT mark was crossed in financial year 2021-22 when the company recorded over 168 MT coal production.